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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSPECTOR SUPERVISO

State of Arkansas • Nashville, AR • 5d ago

Date: Jul 20, 2026

Req ID: 58579

Location:

Nashville, AR, US, 71852

Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Anticipated Starting Salary: 69,395.04

Arkansas Department of Health

4815 W Markham Street

Little Rock, AR 72205

Position Number: 22109206

County: Howard City: Nashville

Posting End Date: 07/24/26

Division of Public Health Practice - Environmental Health

CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

Additional Preferences:

Frequent in-state travel required. A valid driver's license is required.

The position requires the employee to carry a properly charged and activated agency-issued cell phone at all times while in work status.

Hiring Official: T. Paul

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

Position Information

Job Series:Environmental Health - Career-path

Classification:Environmental Health Inspector Supervisor/Expert

Class Code:IEH03P

Pay Grade:SGS09

Salary Range:$69,395 - $102,705

Job Summary

The Environmental Health Inspector Supervisor/Expert is the highest-level position within the Environmental Health Inspector job series. This role is responsible for overseeing, managing, and directing environmental health inspection programs and services at the state level. The Supervisor/Expert ensures that state and local environmental health policies and regulations are effectively enforced and provides guidance and leadership to a team of inspectors. This role requires expert-level knowledge of environmental health standards, laws, and public health practices to protect the community's well-being.

Primary Responsibilities

The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts. Supervise and manage a team of Environmental Health Inspectors and support staff, ensuring effective enforcement of environmental health regulations and laws. Develop, implement, and oversee statewide environmental health inspection programs related to food safety, sanitation, water quality, waste disposal, and public health hazards. Review and approve inspection reports, ensuring that all regulatory violations are accurately documented, and corrective actions are taken. Provide expert consultation and technical support on complex environmental health issues, including emergency preparedness and response, disease prevention, and environmental health hazards. Collaborate with local and state public health agencies, stakeholders, and the public to ensure community health and safety. Develop and deliver training and educational programs for environmental health staff and local partners. Conduct advanced inspections in high-risk areas, evaluate compliance, and ensure the resolution of complex violations. Prepare and present reports, recommendations, and policy updates to governmental bodies and stakeholders.

Knowledge and Skills

Expert-level knowledge of environmental health laws, regulations, and best practices related to sanitation, food safety, water quality, air pollution, vector control, and waste management. Leadership and team management skills, project management, and program development. Expertise in environmental health inspection techniques, data analysis, and reporting. Ability to make decisions and enforce regulations fairly and consistently. Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively convey complex health and safety information to diverse audiences. Certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or equivalent certification. In-depth knowledge of state and federal environmental health laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental health, public health, biology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. At least 5 years of experience in environmental health inspection or a related field, including at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or expert-level role.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee's demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:Texarkana

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